You don’t need to be a pediatrician or a nutritionist to raise kids who eat healthy but like all things when it comes to parenting, getting more information, advice and support makes the job a little easier.

This list of kids’ nutrition books include information about healthy eating, picky eating advice, and how to navigate issues like food allergies, sensory problems and food industry marketing.

I selected these books because they have high ratings, are written by leading kids’ nutrition experts or because I’ve enjoyed reading some of them myself.

With spring time in full swing, there is perhaps no better time of year to offer all the healthy superfoods the season has to offer and take advantage of fun activities that can get your kids out of their picky eating behaviors for good. Here are 5.

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1. Berry picking

Although my kids eat just about anything, they have fallen into picky eating patterns in the past.

Last year for example, the only types of fruits my older daughter would eat were bananas, mangos, watermelon and cantaloupe.

As a toddler, she used to eat berries by the handful but now it had become impossible.

It doesn’t sound like a big deal—she was eating fruit after all—but berries are high in fiber, a great source of antioxidants and low glycemic, so they don’t have as high of an impact on blood sugar as the types of fruits she was eating.

Kids have their own food preferences of course, so I didn’t push the issue. But my gut feeling was that it was a phase.

Everything changed when we visited my mother-in-law in Delaware and made an impromptu trip to a blueberry orchard.

Maybe it was the experience of berry picking (likely) or that her Italian grandmother, who can get her to eat just about anything, was there (even more likely).

But within seconds, my daughter was saying: “I love blueberries!” and “blueberries are delicious!”

As we continued to pick the blueberries, I shook my head. I couldn’t believe how one new experience could literally change her perspective in seconds flat.

One of my Instagram followers had a similar experience:

“… this is how I got my daughter [to] eat more fruit. We go pick fruit all the time! She loves it and most of the time more goes in her tummy than in the bucket.”

May is the season to pick strawberries, but keep up the fun throughout the summer by picking blueberries, peaches, nectarines and cherries as well.

2. Farmers’ market

Visiting your local farmers’ market is a spring activity that can put an end to picky eating.

Kids learn where food comes from and it’s a new way for them to be exposed to local fruits and vegetables.

Let your kids pick out something they’ve never tried before and prepare it together at home—it will make them feel empowered and more likely to eat it.

Although your kid may initially be turned off by what they look like, you won’t have to sell him on the taste, because they have a mild, nutty flavor.

The other great thing about chia seeds is they can be added to virtually any type of meal or snack. They should however, always be mixed into another food or liquid before consuming and small children should avoid eating them due to the risk of an obstruction in the esophagus.

If you’ve tried to serve them to your kids only to be met with resistance, or you’re looking for more kid-friendly ways to use chia seeds, here are 7 to try.

Chia seed pudding is also a great replacement for store-bought puddings which usually have a ton of artificial ingredients and are high in sugar.

You can add things like cacao or cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, pure vanilla extract and cinnamon, and top the pudding with fresh or dried fruit.

2. Breads, muffins, pancakes and waffles

Chia seeds mix well with any of your favorite breakfast foods and baking recipes and can be used as a substitute for other types of seeds. Since I’m allergic to flax seeds, I use chia seeds in my favorite gluten-free bread recipe.

You can also use it as a substitute for whole eggs. To replace one egg, mix one tablespoon ofwhole chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water and let it sit for 5 minutes.

3. Toppings and mix-ins

Kids love a little something extra and special in their meals, and chia seeds easily lend themselves as a healthy topping on yogurt and apple sauce and incorporated into overnight oats or parfaits.

4. Smoothies

Breakfast smoothies can be a great, non-sneaky way to get your kids to eat vegetables and when you blend in some chia seeds, there’s plenty of protein and fiber to fuel your kid until lunch. You can add dry chia seeds or soak them beforehand, it’s only a matter of preference.

5. Ice Cream and popsicles

Making homemade ice cream or popsicles allows you to control the ingredients, the amount of sugar and it saves you money, especially during the summer months when kids eat a lot of cool treats.

What are some of your favorite ways to use chia seeds? Let me know in the comments.

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Whether you’re serving it for breakfast, an after-school snack, or for dessert, yogurt can be a healthy food and one that your kids will love to eat.

Yogurt is high in protein, a great source of calcium, potassium, magnesium and vitamin B12, and rich in gut-friendly, immune-boosting probiotics.

2. Happy Family Whole Milk Yogurt

Made with organic, non-GMO ingredients, they have no added sugar, are sweetened with organic fruit and vegetable purees and some varieties have healthy extras like oats and chia seeds.

Each serving has 3 grams of protein and between 4 and 6 grams of sugar, depending on the flavor.

3. Lavva

If you’re looking for a dairy-free, high protein yogurt, Lavva is my new favorite brand.

Lavva is plant-based yogurt made with pili nuts, a type of tree nut that’s grown in Southeast Asia and is high in magnesium, and a good source of protein, calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, and monounsaturated healthy fats that kids need in their diets.

It’s also made with young plantains, coconut, cassava and real fruit, it has no added sugar, flavors or artificial ingredients and is available in 7 different flavors.

It’s also low in sugar—only 6 grams per serving.

What I like most about Lavva is that unlike almond milk and coconut milk yogurts, it has a much thicker, creamier texture and a more robust flavor.

One caveat: with 140 calories per serving, pay attention to portion sizes and take into consideration your kid’s age and if you’re serving it with lunch or as a snack, for example.